Starting September 2nd, Minor Schedule change to Hapkido Jrs.

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We are having a minor change to our Hapkido Jr. schedule.  This new schedule should help us focus more on specific belt rankings.  Starting September 2nd these are the following changes.

Monday & Wednesday:

4pm & 6pm (Green and Up)
5pm (Orange and Yellow only)

Tuesday & Thursday:

4pm & 6pm (Orange and Up)
5pm (White Belts Only)

Friday:

4:30pm (Orange and Up)

Saturday:

10am – All Ranks (White and Up)

Please Join Us for 2 Great Martial Art Events

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Attention all Evolution students we would like to invite you to please join Mr. Jason and Mr. Brandon for 2 special events, Sunday August 11th and Saturday August 17th at Team Karate Centers.

Sunday August 11th  12-2pm:

Hwa Rang Do: The Untold Story of the Formation of the Modern Korean Martial Arts

Come watch the feature documentary and hear with your own ears, the untold story from martial arts living legend and Hwa Rang Do Founder, Dr. Joo Bang Lee on the origins and development of modern Korean martial arts including Hwa Rang Do, Hapkido and Kuk Sool Won.
This is the true, yet controversial telling of the most important period in modern Korean martial arts history in the midst of the Korean War and great political turmoil, as Dr. Lee witnessed & participated in first hand.
Special Q and A with Dr. Joo Bang Lee and his eldest son and Hwa Rang Do heir, Grandmaster Taejoon Lee will follow the screening of the film, as well as opportunity for pictures and autographs for those in attendance.

  • Learn about the efforts by Dr. Joo Bang Lee and martial arts legend, Ji Han Jae, to form a unified Korean martial arts system, as ordered by then Korean President, Jeong Hee Park 
  • The backstory of the formation of the Kuk Sool Hwe by Dr. Joo Bang Lee and In Hyuk Suh, which lead to the founding of Kuk Sool Won 
  • The true story into Dr. Joo Bang Lee’s close relationship with Yong Sul Choi and Ji Han Jae, leading to the true origins of Hapkido and the dilution of one of Korea’s modern martial arts systems 
  • An opportunity to ask questions of them, live and in-person! 

Suggest Donation for Tickets: $25
All proceeds from this event will go towards funding martial arts training programs and scholarships for low-income individuals, at-risk youth and combat veterans via the World Hwa Rang Do Association – Non-Profit Organization.

Location

Team Karate Centers
21038-A Victory Blvd Woodland Hills, CA. 91367
on August 11th, 2013 beginning @ 12 Noon

Schedule:
12 Noon – 12:45pm – Film Screening
12:45pm – 1pm – Q and A Setup
1pm – 2pm – Q and A with Dr. Joo Bang Lee and Grandmaster Taejoon Lee

Saturday August 17th  12pm:
One of our teachers Master Steve Sexton is having an Autobiography Book Signing Celebration.  
The book recaps the 60-year span of the 8th Degree Hapkido Master’s life from his childhood through his passion for martial arts, and how that passion saved his life on more than one occasion.
If you would like to order a copy of the book please click on the link below.
You can pick up your copy on Sat, Aug 17 and have Master Steve Sexton sign it for you.
Location

Team Karate Centers
21038-A Victory Blvd Woodland Hills, CA. 91367
on August 17th, 2013 beginning @ 12 Noon 

If you are free we would love it if you can stop by. 

EVO Top Team Auditions August 4th & 11th.

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Do you like performing in front of a crowd?  Does that type of intensity get your adrenaline pumping?  Evolution Martial Arts Academy is holding auditions to join Evo Top Team, our demonstration team. Evo Top Team will perform demonstrations at future belt graduations and other special events.  A special class on Fridays will allow these team members to work together and prepare for the next performance. 
The only requirement needed to audition is the rank of at least Hapkido Jr. Green Belt.  All students who fulfill this requirement are more than welcome to try out but NOT every student will make it.  Only 6 spots are available on this roster as of right now.  Three of the most important factors we are looking for are focus, following directions, and most importantly technical ability. 
How Auditions Work: 
  • Auditions will be held on Sunday August 4th and 11th, starting at 9am.
  • Students must make an appointment ahead of time (Sign Ups will be on the front counter).  Students can only audition one time.
  • Students waiting must wait in lobby area until their turn.    
  • Each student will demonstrate in 10 minutes a list of techniques in front of 2 unnamed judges.  (Students have done all these techniques before, list of techniques will not be known to student until they step on the mat) 
  • Once students are done they are free to leave.
  • Judges will review all notes and students who made the team will be notified a couple days later.

Parents keep in mind there is a possibly only one sibling could make it while the other(s) do not.  Students who make the team may be cut from the team at any time. Auditions will be held again in the future as we increase the number of spots on the team or have to fill available spots.      
Good luck, bring your skills.

Who’s Testing at the Next Belt Promotion?

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In our constant effort to stay in 100% communication with our parents our belt testing page is now live on our website.  If you click on the Belt Testing Countdown Timer you will be directed to a page with frequently asked questions regarding testing and a list of potential students testing.  The list may change as we get closer to testing date.  Parents check the list if you are unsure so you can plan to keep this date open.

A mobile version will be coming soon for those of you glued to your smart phones.

https://www.evomaa.net/exams.html

6PM Friday 1/11 Classes Cancelled.

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Hello everyone, we will be canceling 6pm classes on Friday January 11th because we will all be attending an important fundraiser at the Ice Skating Rink in Woodland Hills.  We would love for you to stop by as well to support this great cause.

Our Vinyasa Yoga instructor Helene is organizing this event.

Celebrate the Life of Jessica Silver

“Jessie was a beautiful, tough, firecracker of a little girl who was loved and will be missed by many. Unfortunately, NMC is difficult to diagnose and there is no know treatment for it because it is rare and has very little funding for research.

I am inviting everyone I know to help raise money and awareness for NMC research by skating at the Woodland Hills outdoor ice rink on Jan 11th. Please print and bring the attached flyer to the event and with any luck, this new year will see the end of a terrible disease. ❤”

EVO Christmas & New Years Schedule

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Just a reminder to all our students and members the up coming holiday schedule at Evolution Martial Arts Academy

Monday 12/24 – Thursday 12/27 CLOSED

Friday 12/28 & Saturday 12/29 OPEN

Monday 12/31 & Tuesday 1/1 CLOSED

Happy Holidays and have a Happy New Year, be safe and spend time with family and friends.  2013 is going to be a big year for everyone so rest up now.

Body Fat Test Mobile Truck coming Dec 7th!!

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After a great summer of training, doing the 30-day Paleo Primer, and Crush Cancer, we are bringing back the Body Fat Test truck to Evolution Martial Arts on Dec 7th from 3pm-7pm. Many of you did a baseline test back at the end of the July to get an idea of where you were in your body mass composition. Now, you can actually see how much your hard work has paid off over these last four months. You will be able to exactly see how much muscle you have gained, how much fat you have lost! For our new students, you will be able to get a baseline reading as well.

First time test is $49, Re-Test is $35.  Please sign up for your 10 minute time slot at the front desk.

http://www.bodyfattest.com/the-mobile-lab.html

You Think It’s Easy to Teach Martial Arts?

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Attention all junior Hapkido students ever wanted to be an instructor?  This is your chance to become your favorite instructor and teach a friend martial arts.  Invite one friend to Evolution Martial Arts Academy on November 16th for a special fun filled class at 6pm-7pm.  

All students will teach their friends the same 1 technique.  We will see who does the best job by watching each friend perform the technique.  Lets see who has what it takes to become a great martial arts instructor.

We Will Begin Using Attendance ID Cards Soon.

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Our student count is beginning to increase which is great news.  We will be implementing attendance ID cards to help us keep track of who has been coming to class.  We are still slowly creating cards, if you don’t see your card don’t panic its because we need to take a picture of you.  Below are the steps of how to use these cards.

  1. When you and/or your child comes to take class please pick up your ID card on the wall between the men and women dressing rooms.  Adult cards are on the card holder on top, Jr and Tiny Tiger cards are in holders below.
  2. Cards are placed in holders by LAST name.
  3. Coaches and Instructors will collect the cards before every class.
  4. Cards will be placed back into holders ready for pickup for next visit. 
Important Notes.
  • Please DO NOT take cards home.
  • All students must present a card to take class.  
  • Monthly, 10 Power Pack, Special Deal, and Trial Members will all have cards.
  • If your card is not in the holders please check with someone at the front desk.

New Way to Pay For Your Memberships. Starting November 1st.

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We have been getting a few questions about our new billing system  Hopefully this article will help everyone.  We decided to change how we handle our billing service because we wanted to make it easier for our students and members.  Our goal is to cut out all the extra steps and just focus on classes and training.  Our Square App Credit Card reader just did not offer enough of what we needed.  We were disappointed in the lack of features it didn’t have.  

Using our new billing service our members should have received an email with their November 1st invoice attached as a PDF.  Here are some of the main questions we have received 

  1. There is a link to pay online in the email, is it safe?  Yes Intuit’s site is very safe.  Intuit develops Quickbooks and Quicken software and offers merchant services to many small to large businesses so they take our information and your information very seriously.  To read more about their security please visit: http://security.intuit.com/index.php
  2. Is this service free?  Yes this service is 100% free, no extra charges or hidden fees.  Just type in your bank account information or credit card information and that’s it, done.  For more information please visit: https://ipn.intuit.com/s/LearnMore
  3. Why is this better than just paying at Evolution in person?  It is less time consuming than coming in early before class or staying after your workout all sweaty to pay.  Most of you don’t even bring your wallets or checkbooks anyways.

    You can create a one time login and password and allow intuit to save all your information.  Your credit card info or bank account info should be saved.  When you receive future invoices sign in and just click pay.   For more information please visit: https://ipn.intuit.com/s/LearnMore

  4. Can I still pay at Evolution? I don’t like the internet.   Yes we will be more than happy to take care of your payment in person.  We will still accept most major credit cards, checks, or good ole fashion cash.  
We are looking into simplifying this process even more by having your credit cards or bank accounts charged automatically.  I know many of you are interested in this, we will keep you posted.
If anyone has any questions regarding their invoice or needs additional help please dont hesitate to email billing@evomaa.net.